I’ve just finished Larry Crabb’s Real Church (Thomas Nelson, 2009). When I found it in the bookstore, I thought, “This sounds like it will encourage my thinking about the Church, modern Christianity, and what it means to be the Body of Christ.” Six weeks later, I realize how right I was, though the book took a far different path than I expected.
Tag: Book Reviews
Book Review: “Branding Faith” by Phil Cooke
I just reviewed a great book that I recently finished reading, and I’ve posted it at the Christian Book Lounge. Here’s a quick peek at it:
I eagerly picked up Phil Cooke’s book, “Branding Faith: Why some churches and nonprofits impact culture and others don’t“. For many years I’ve been a proponent of the power of a brand. I worked for a national financial company for a number of years, and during that time the entire workforce went through “brand training.” I also worked in a screen printing and embroidery shop for a number of years, where I saw the impact of a visual identity. I had many expectations for this book, but they didn’t prepare me for the intensity and scale of Cooke’s message.
Book Review: All In
Risk is a part of our lives, almost every moment of every day. In the past twelve months, salmonella ran through 42 states because of what some thought was tomatoes, though many would confess they don’t have a clue where it came from. And now it’s been linked to peanut butter. From driving in your car, to opening a milk carton, risk is everywhere. Whether we realize it or not, we’re risk takers. For some of us, the risks are more obvious. For example, this past summer my mother went parachuting. (I’m not ready for that one yet.) The real question is, are we taking the risks that matter? That’s point of Michael DiMarco’s book, “All In: Gambling on Life, Love & Faith in a World of Risk ”
Book Review: Christ Our Mediator
I just finished C. J. Mahaney’s “Christ Our Mediator.”
You can read my book review at the Christian Book Lounge.
This is a great read at Christmastime, as it reminds of the purpose of Jesus’ birth.
P.S. For those of you in the St. George area, you can pick up this book at the Great Canadian in the St. George Mall.
Book Review: “Under Cover”
I’ve recently finished reading one of the most important books I have ever come across. It’s impact reaches beyond my ministry to my personal life.
If you’d like to find out a little more, you can read my book review at the Christian Book Lounge.
Chris MacKinnon 